Aguascalientes Leads Mexico’s Tech Surge with Semiconductor Role

Aguascalientes is emerging as a key hub for Mexico’s technology industry, driven primarily by its role in semiconductor production, strategic location, strong academic capacity, and a growing pool of young talent.

According to Tere Jiménez, Governor of Aguascalientes, the state’s high internal competitiveness, the presence of over 260 foreign companies in key sectors, and its focus on specialized education, ongoing infrastructure investments, and nearshoring have positioned Aguascalientes as a “potential leader” in the semiconductor supply chain, both nationally and internationally.

Aguascalientes is actively preparing to achieve this goal, according to El Financiero. Currently, about 33% of the state’s higher education programs are concentrated in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology—crucial fields for developing this industry. Additionally, language training complements these technical skills, enhancing the capabilities of the local workforce.

The state also ranks sixth in national competitiveness and hosts over 260 foreign companies across sectors such as automotive, IT, agribusiness, logistics, and Industry 4.0 development. This diverse economic landscape strengthens its ability to attract investment and promote technological innovation.

Esaú Garza de Vega, Secretary of Economic Development, Science and Technology (SEDECYT), emphasizes the importance of a skilled workforce to meet the growing demand in the semiconductor industry. The presence of companies dedicated to semiconductor design and manufacturing in Aguascalientes highlights the need for continuous training and the development of specialized skills.

The report “Roadmap: Opportunities for Semiconductor Nearshoring in Mexico,” developed by the US-Mexico Foundation for Science (FUMEC) in collaboration with USAID, identifies Aguascalientes as one of the most active states in the semiconductor supply chain. The report notes that the state is well-positioned to expand its role in areas such as raw materials, assembly, testing and packaging, as well as basic and intermediate chip design.

Global semiconductor revenues are expected to exceed US$621 billion by the end of2024 and to reach US$980 billion by 2029.